Latin Evangelical Alliance Elects New Board Members at General Assembly

The Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) held its 13th General Assembly in San José, Costa Rica, to conduct the periodic renewal of its board of directors. AEL President Juan Cruz Cellammare oversaw the proceedings, emphasizing the significant time commitment required for board service. To confirm appointments, candidates needed an absolute majority of 17 accredited votes.

During the assembly, Pastor Jorge Gómez of Costa Rica was re-elected as first vice president with 10 votes, while Pastor Mariano Blázquez of Spain was confirmed as secretary with 13 votes. The election for members at large included two rounds of voting, resulting in the election of Pastor Lyda Elena Arias of Colombia, who received 12 votes. The session began with a prayer led by Pastor César Ayala of Guatemala, who asked for divine guidance throughout the voting process.